Overview

• TikTok creators popularised low-cost deterrents, with Carolina McCauley’s mix of two cups of water and 30 drops of peppermint oil sprayed on entry points widely shared.
• Chantel Mila’s video promoted boiling lemon with rosemary for a citrus surface spray and wiping peppermint oil on ceilings to discourage webs, drawing significant engagement.
• Regional outlets highlighted ultra-cheap citrus hacks, including placing orange or lemon peels on windowsills or making peel-infused sprays, with some advice pegging a lemon rind fix at about 30p.
• Veterinary guidance from PDSA warns that many essential oils, including peppermint, tea tree and eucalyptus, are toxic to cats and may pose risks to other pets, urging discretion in homes with animals.
• Pest advice reiterates that sealing gaps, reducing outdoor light that attracts insects, decluttering, and regular vacuuming of webs remain the most dependable ways to cut indoor sightings during the autumn mating period.